Good Causes + Social Innovators + Pitch Stage =

Maximum Social Impact

Oct 28, 2011     I     CSU Student Center

A Vision for Social Innovation in Northeast Ohio

The BigBANG! Cleveland, a forum hosted by Cleveland Social Venture Partners, convened investors, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and philanthropies for a day-long opportunity to catalyze positive impact. The event on October 28, 2011 featured seven innovative nonprofits chosen through CSVP’s investment cycle. Conference goers experienced the Pitch Stage, Innovation Exchange, the Fathom Social Media Lounge, Presenters’ Kiosks (collectively, Spark Experiences), and a highly interactive afternoon keynote workshop with MIT renowned author, Peter Senge. Entrepreneurial Food Trucks and the Civic Commons Booth gave Cleveland a new way to experience a conference. The audience voted with their BigBANG! Bucks.

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Social Innovation:     Novelty + Improvement    =    Society Benefits